Mask Off with Hawaii Mike episode #22: General Steele

Mask Off with Hawaii Mike: The intersection of life, mental health and Hip-Hop culture.

Episode • Jun 4 • 2h 15m

In episode #22Hawaii Mike sits down with Brooklyn’s own General Steele, one-half of the legendary duo Smif-N-Wessun, to explore a lifetime of music, movement and mindfulness.

Steele touches on growing up in Brooklyn during the crack era, navigating the pressures of street life and finding healing through Hip Hop, martial arts and spiritual growth. From the early Boot Camp Clik days to touring the world, Steele discusses identity, ego, community and his ongoing mission to bring balance to Self and those around him.

This conversation flows from gritty to grounded—showing the evolution of a man who’s used music and mindfulness as medicine.

🎙 Hosted by Hawaii Mike ⁠⁠@hwmk⁠⁠

🎬 Produced by: Hawaii Mike, Cynical Smith & Zenobia Simmons

✂️ Edited by: ⁠⁠@GeneralSteele⁠⁠

🎵 Music by: ⁠⁠@BudaDaFuture⁠⁠

📍 Filmed at ⁠⁠Fly Private Social⁠⁠ in Brooklyn by Bucktown USA Productions.

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